Suisin High Carbon Steel Sujihiki 9.4"
Description
About Suisin High Carbon
The Suisin High Carbon line is crafted out of a single piece of Nihon-kou (Japanese carbon) steel with a welded bolster and composite wood handle. Knives with very hard blades tend to be difficult to sharpen, therefore, Suisin does not use the same steel as traditional Japanese knives in the forging process. This difference in carbon steel allows the Suisin High Carbon blades to have a professional grade edge retention that can be sharpened with ease.
About Suisin
Suisin is a Japanese knife brand dedicated to the philosophy of one-to-one craftsmanship. Each Suisin knife is treated as a unique creation, designed to feel like a natural extension of the hand, crafted with precision by skilled artisans.
Based in Sakai, the historic heart of Japanese knifemaking, Suisin is committed to preserving traditional craftsmanship and creating knives that reflect the artistry of Sakai while embracing innovation and contributing to the growth of the craft of knifemaking.
Purpose of Sujihiki
The sujihiki is a slicing knife intended for slicing boneless fish filets. It can also be used to slice boneless roasts, hams and poultry breasts. The short height of the blade creates less friction when slicing and the blade draws through fish and meat effortlessly using the entire length of the blade. The sujihiki is the Western-style equivalent the traditional yanagi knife.
Country of Origin: Japan
Specifications
| Style | Sujihiki |
|---|---|
| Steel Type | Carbon steel (CAUTION: MOISTURE AND ACID CAUSES RUST AND DISCOLORATION) |
| Steel Material | Japanese High Carbon Steel |
| Saya Cover | Not Included |
| Knife Bevel | 70/30 |
| Handle Material | POM (Polyacetal Resin) |
| HRC | 58 |
| Knife Weight [grams] | 163 |
| Blade Width (Widest part of the blade) [inches] | 1.32 |
| Spine Width (Widest part of the spine) [MM] | 2 |
| Handle Length [inches] | 4.5 |
Use
General knife care tips and warnings
- Never wash knives in the dishwasher
- This is not stain resistant. It will rust and discolor after cutting acidic ingredients or if one leaves it wet.
- Improper care will result in chipping.
- Please wipe knives dry after use to prevent rusting. Korin recommends wiping carbon knives with tsubaki oil to keep moisture off the knife.
- Western style knives sold at KORIN have significantly thinner blades than typical Western knives. Use of honing steels or sharpening machines may result in chipping.
- We advice all customers to always use sharpening stones to sharpen or hone knives.
Please be cautious when inspecting carbon knives with wet hands after purchase. We ask customers to inspect all knives prior to using, and will not accept returns on damaged goods. In the event you receive a rusted knife, please call customer service within 48 hours, and we will be happy to assist you.
For more information, please check our pages on sharpening tips.